Session Three: Using Mentor Texts to Address Writing Purposes of the Common Core

In Session Three we:

* Identified texts that support/enhance instruction of informative, narrative and opinion/argument writing purposes
  • Used technology to motivate students to respond critically to texts and address writing purposes
  • Explored writing frameworks and scaffolds to organize and support a wide range of writers
  • Explored rubric-based assessment

Session Three Documents




Get Acquainted with the Common Core Standards:
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-language-arts-standards


Homework Assignment:
  • Wiki Blog: How are you feeling about incorporating technology into writing instruction through techniques such as reader response?